M D England and Sons, LLC

Mark is an amazing communicator which is extremely rare when dealing with contractors. He kept me filled in (via email) on every aspect of job, from interactions with building department (pulling permit and final inspection) as well as when he would complete the job. This was not a big job for Mark and he treated me as though it was. He is a rare breed and I look forward to having him back to do more work. THANKS MARK!

great service for the price

The contractor was quick to come out and give a quote. The turnaround time between estimate visit and start date was very fast. Mark was friendly, courteous, and helpful in areas where we had questions and/or needed suggestions. The quote we received was right on par with what we had received from the adjuster of our homeowner's insurance. Due to the fact that we had a flood, we had extensive damage on two floors and were looking to have our living space back as quickly as possible for our young son. The company was efficient in their organization of work needed. The workers were friendly and here on time every day. As for the work itself, it's impeccable. The flooring, painting, etc., is all above and beyond what we had imagined. We could not recommend this company enough and will DEFINITELY be using them in the future.

He was very professional. He has a folder with him and he presented his license to me and all that staff. He was great.

We had no problems in scheduling and he came promptly and he was interested in working with us on the project. He quickly sent us an estimate and the floor plan. We were interested in pursuing it further. It was a 30000$ estimate and we had questions about various things and we wanted to discuss about it so that we would have a clear understanding about what was included and what was not included in the price. He just responded back saying that our questions were too detail and he would not be able to work with us. We picked up this deal because of the good reviews and we were quite upset about it. If he was busy, he could have handled us differently. We felt 50$ was robbed away from us. We spent over an hour with him. It was not a good experience overall.

They were excellent about incorporating custom touches/built-ins, and responsive to questions and concerns. The carpenters, plumber, and plasters were particularly great. The team was also respectful of how we wanted things to be done or to look. Finally, as a family of six with four young children, the team was well-mannered and polite. No smoking, cursing, etc. I'd be remiss to not point out that Mark was immensely patient as we (the homeowners) underwent months of delays due to the foundational work that had to be performed prior to his team starting. We're delighted with Mark and his team, and are looking forward to the next job!

Mark, Joe, and the team from MD England were excellent. From the initial visit, we could tell this company was different than the others. We had about 10-12 contractors review our space and received quotes between $4,800 to $28,000 for a 310 sq ft area that was only to become a playroom for our kids. MD England wasn't the cheapest but we felt that we could trust Mark after being burnt by another cheaper contractor we had lined up, also on Angie's List. Mark seemed the most professional, suggesting options like moving a ceiling pipe, making the closet door a barndoor-type style for the kids, etc., and on the initial visit, provided us with a folder of referrals, copies of licenses, and a general overview of what to expect from his team in the basement finishing process and moisture prevention information. He also soon emailed us a very detailed quote including line items of all of the work with and without moving the ceiling pipe, the only contractor that provided such detail and transparency, and provided it quickly. The job took three weeks as quoted and was actually less expensive than expected since Mark told us an electric subpanel originally quoted for really wouldn't be needed after all, saving us $900. He also offered to remove all of the junk in our basement (about a half dumpster full) for $100 which was a huge help for us. Joe seemed to take over on site after the first couple of days and was also great, asking our opinion on things when needed and explaining things along the way. The space looked excellent afterward and in our final walkthrough their team even took the time to add a bit of trim around a small exposed pipe when I requested it. Picky of me but they did it with a smile. The whole team was great...excellent attention to detail, considerate, and friendly. We felt we were in good hands and our new basement family/playroom turned out better than we could have imagined. We would definitely use them again and have already recommended them to a neighbor who wants to update their family room.

Mark was very professional and responsive when we communicated in person or in emails. We plan to follow through with our plans for renovations when he is available in a few months.

Overall, we had a great experience with M D England and Sons, LLC. Mark showed up on time and was very professional. Mark patiently walked through our plans regarding finishing our basement and was very knowledgable on the type of work. Mark was very responsive and had great follow through and provided a very timely and detailed estimate and floor plan design. We ultimately decided on a different direction but would consider M D England and Sons, LLC again for future projects.

All in all, we were extraordinarily happy with the entire process. From our first meeting with Mark we got the sense of his professionalism. He came in with ideas and took full measurements and left us with a clear expectation of when he would make an estimate available. Which he then followed up on in the timely manner he had promised. The estimate itself was very thorough. All details we discussed were clearly represented in the estimate and all of the costs were explained, along with very reasonable allowances for our lighting, molding, paint and flooring choices. He also supplied some good sites on the internet to research and make some choices from. Even when we found an item on a different site, he had no problem ordering from our chosen dealer. After we agreed on the estimate he once again gave a very clear window of time when the work would mostly likely begin. This gave us plenty of time to solidify our choices for finishes and be prepared for his crew to show up. Even though there was a little bit of a wait, we had no problem with it because he was honest up front on the timing and that is all we ask for. Our theory is that it's better to have a busy contractor, because it usually means their work is desirable. In this case that logic was sound. Once we got close to his window, Mark gave us a more specific time when he and his team would arrive and sure enough they showed up exactly on the day he said they would. As far as his work crew is concerned, they were top notch. A great group of hard working guys who were always pleasant when we were around and who cleaned up after each days work. They were very friendly and helpful when we had any questions. We definitely felt "in good hands" even when Mark wasn't on site. Upon completion of the job, Mark was sure to verify that we were happy with all of the details and had us go over the work closely and let him know of anything we felt needed attention. There were only a few small items to bring up, but what we found was taken care of immediately by Mark himself. So the final product was completely professional looking. Upon final payment (we paid half at the start of the job and half at the end) Mark was amazingly fair and honest in his costs. He had receipts from all of the materials and we actually came in under out allowances in a few places. In these instances Mark amended the original estimate clearly with the changes and gave us our final invoice which was slightly UNDER budget! Can't complain there. The end result is we are completely satisfied with Mark and his crew and are already talking with him about our next project.

We are incredibly pleased with our new basement. Mark (the owner) came by to look at the basement sometime in early June and said he could start sometime in late July, and he actually started almost a week early. He had some great ideas about getting some natural light in the basement, and also made suggestions on finishes that really made the area a place we want to be. His guys were great, always on time and neat. The project was finished in five weeks and there were never any delays. Mark drove the project forward without any need for us to inquire about the schedule. Their estimate was not the least expensive estimate we got, but I was more than comfortable paying a little more when I saw the finished product. I would absolutely use Mark again and recommend him for any home renovation project.

Mark was very professional and timely. Came over and quickly got to work taking all the measurements of every basement and carefully listened to all my requests. In about a week, he provided a completed work plan and a fully detailed estimate to perform the work.

Mark and his team were very professioanl. They took there time to finish the job. After the completion, my basement wall looks brand new.

Mark first met with us after our interest in his Angie's List Big Deal. He came up with a detailed floor plan for our basement project. We sought out 4 different quotes before deciding on MD England. Mark's price was not only the lowest, but we also felt most comfortable with his ideas and we liked his personality as well. He gave us a schedule of when he would begin the work and told us it would take a month. Mark was right on schedule with the project and began and ended when he said he would. All of his workers were very professional and hard working as well as punctual. Communication from Mark was great throughout and would quickly answer any of our questions either with a phone call or an email. He was very flexible throughout the project as we changed some of the design ideas after the project began. Everything was smooth, from the framing, to the drywall, to the electrical, and plastering. Mark's quote also included painting which most of the others did not. He pulled all permits and went through the proper inspections during the project. Mark also suggested we keep some space for storage which we hadn't considered but glad we did.At the end of the project, Mark did a walk through to make sure we were satisfied with the final result. We are thrilled with our new basement area and are grateful to Mark for making the project smooth and trouble free. In summary, I would highly recommend MD England and Sons for all of your renovation or home improvement needs. If you are looking for a contractor who is honest, hardworking, and affordable, Mark is your man. Let him be in charge of your next home project. You won't regret it.

Mark and the guys were great. They listened and understood exactly what I wanted, and the result was even better than I expected. They were prompt and professional. They also paid attention to the finishing and details, to make the new porch attractive as well as functional, and in keeping with the rest of the house. Now that the weather has improved, I am using the porch just as I hoped.

They were great to work with so far. Very thorough. Very creative. I like the presentation of his quote and the way he kinda detailed or broken down and they are very professional.

The deal was as advertised. The information was very helpful in letting me know what was and was not possible in finishing my basement; some problems and ideas to consider. I was even given a plan as promised.

Mark could not have been nicer or more understanding when we told him about our budget issues.

Mark was extremely friendly and helpful. He began by inspecting the basement and discussing things that we hoped to use the basement for, as well as what different cost options were (e.g. laminate flooring vs tile vs wood). After spending about 30 minutes taking detailed measurements, he provided detailed floor plans and price estimates reflecting our conversation. He clearly listened to what our needs were and didn't try to throw in additional services that we didn't want. Very happy with his thoroughness and responsiveness for this job.

Initially I hoped to build a breezeway to connect the garage to the house but the cost was more than what I wanted to spend so together we came up with an alternative that came out great--the side door exit from the garage is now covered and 3 steps up connect to deck, then from the deck is a ramp that connects to back door which is also now covered. This limits inclement weather exposure and makes entry physically easier for me.

Did a very nice job and made sure all was done to our satisfaction.

It went great. They came out and replaced the rotted trim and used epoxy. We wish the epoxy were a little smoother, but it was a tough place to smooth out. Also quoted for a basement remodel. Reasonably priced quote with drawing of layout.

never heard from them again

Mark came out and gave us a proposal to finish our basement. He was punctual, polite, and spent a significant amount of time for us for a nominal fee. He also provided us with a highly detailed plan and estimate. We have postponed our work so I cannot comment on his proposed pricing (no comparables, but seemed reasonable) or work quality. We will definitely consider Mark's company when we decide to move forward.

Meetings to discuss work were great, he quoted us quickly and very thoroughly in terms of all materials etc through an email attachment . He even quickly fit in the job of our laundry room so that we had it before we moved in to our new home. He would text me pics of how the project was going too! I kept adding things for mark and his guys to do and he was always quick to respond to our needs. He really is the best!